Last Updated on April 1, 2022
Village life in Kerala | Village tourism in Kerala | First tourist village in Kerala | Most beautiful village in Kerala
7 days and 6 nights tour package is conducted by Kerala Tourism to Cochin, Thekkady, Houseboat, Pathanamthitta and Kovalam.
Kerala Village Experience Package Itinerary
DAY 01 – ARRIVAL AT COCHIN
You are greeted on arrival at Kochi International Airport/Railway station by The Travel Planners representative and thereafter transfer to Hotel. Afternoon you can go for the sightseeing of Cochin. Here you can see the St Francis Church, the oldest Church in India, 500 year old Portuguese Houses, Chinese fishing nets, 16th century Synagogue, Jew Town and Mattancherry Palace, built by Portuguese, this Palace contains some of India’s most beautiful murals. Evening go for shopping. Overnight at The Gateway Hotel (Superior Sea View). NB – Jewish synagogue, Mattancherry Palace etc are closed on all Fridays & Saturdays
DAY 02 – THEKKADY (PERIYAR) (TRAVEL TIME – 04 HRS)
Morning after breakfast continue to Thekkady the famous wild life sanctuary of South India. On arrival check in at hotel. Periyar wildlife sanctuary. After noon Visit spice plantations like cardamom, cinnamon, pepper, coffee, tea estates etc. Overnight at Mountain Courtyard – Tamarind Room.
DAY 03 – THEKKADY (PERIYAR)
Morning proceed for 03 hours trekking in the sanctuary. Later proceed to visit spice market and spice plantation. Rest of the day free to relax in the resort and over night at the resort Mountain Courtyard – Tamarind Room
DAY 04 – HOUSEBOAT (TRAVEL TIME – 04 HRS)
Today morning after breakfast, proceed to Alleppey. On arrival check into a Premium Houseboat of Kerala Style. Cruise through the back waters is the fabulous way to explore the fascinating beauty of the backwaters. (Traditional Kerala food will be served). Stay overnight in the Houseboat – Premium A/c
DAY 05 – PATHANAMTHITTA (TRAVEL TIME – 02 HRS)
After breakfast, disembark houseboat and proceed to Pathanamthitta. On arrival check in at hotel. In Pathanamthitta you can meet the masters of metallurgy at Aranmula where you will experience the fine art of making mirrors from metal. You can see huge wooden snake boats near Aranmula either in their yard or plying in the waters of the holy river Pampa. You can watch the masters of spinning and weaving, making cotton clothes using the traditional wooden looms in the ancient method of cloth manufacturing. Here you can also watch the extraction and purification of edible oils from the seeds through the preparation methods prevalent in medieval India. Recycling old cloth and other used materials into hard boards is another attraction here. Ancient Temple Visit (At Aranmula Village) Overnight stay at Hotel Manas (Standard Room)
DAY 06 – KOVALAM (TRAVEL TIME – 04 HOURS DRIVE) – VISIT KONNI ELEPHANT CAGE
After breakfast what do you think of joining the Indian Tuskers at their own turf for a day (or more as you decide) bathing them in the local springs while they lay calm to be pampered by you, feeding them, climbing on their back and having a safari seated on top of these mammoth? You can also mingle with the mahouts and learn a lot about these terrific mammals. Later drive to Kovalam. On arrival check in at the hotel. Rest of the day free to relax and enjoy the beach. Overnight stay at the Travancore Heritage (Beach Grove)
DAY 07 – DEPARTURE
Today transfer to the Trivandrum Airport or Railway station for the onward journey.
Tour Ends…
Kerala Village Experience Package Inclusions
- Accommodation in mentioned Hotels: Double or Twin sharing basis
- Breakfast at all hotels
- All meals at Houseboat – AC Premium
- Breakfast and Dinner during the stay in Mannas Veedu
- Spice Plantation visit in Thekkady
- 03 hours trekking in Thekkady
- Thekkady Entrance
- Elephant activities at Konni
- Transportation using AC Vehicle as per itinerary
- Arrival assistance
- Service of an English speaking driver
- Driver’s expense
- Parking
- Toll
- All Taxes
Kerala Village Experience Package Exclusions
- Flight or Train tickets
- Services or facilities not mentioned in cost includes
- Extra meals or Drinks
- Tips
- Telephone charges
- Laundry and other expenses of personal nature